Food Wars!: Delicious Food of the Heavens

Chapter 98 The Chaos Caused by Completing the Cooking

As expected, Lin Yu opened the bottle cap in his hand, flicked his wrist, and a large amount of liquor was splashed out.

"boom!"

The moment the liquor touched the iron plate, a raging fire instantly erupted on the plate.

Undisturbed by the exclamations around him, Lin Yu brought over a large basin filled with egg whites that had been prepared in advance.

Lin Yu scooped up a spoonful of egg white and poured it on top.

After the egg white was poured over the steak, the temperature dropped, causing the fire to wane, but Lin Yu did not hesitate at all and immediately poured in the strong liquor again.

The fire suddenly became even more intense!

The firelight illuminated Lin Yu's face, and even his pupils reflected a red light.

But Lin Yu's eyes at this moment were as calm as a smooth, mirror-like pool of water.

Even a raging fire right in front of him couldn't stir the icy pool deep within Lin Yu's eyes.

Lin Yu took a rounded lid and sealed the steak on the hot plate, along with the raging flames.

Lin Yu methodically repeated the previous steps.

In the blink of an eye, fifty food covers were densely packed on the wide iron plate stove, overlapping each other like a continuous silver hill.

Lin Yu lowered the temperature of the iron plate stove a bit.

Without sufficient heat support, and with the lid cutting off the air, the flames enveloping the steak will gradually weaken and eventually go out.

But this is exactly the effect Lin Yu wanted.

In the following process, the steak needs to be cooked at a relatively gentle heat to achieve its transformation under low-temperature simmering.

The steak began to enter a long wait, during which Lin Yu did not rest but started preparing other side dishes.

Lin Yu took a large amount of garlic and used a high-speed blender to grind it into a fine garlic paste.

Then, he picked up a frying pan from a stove and added a rich, fragrant spice oil.

While waiting for the oil to heat up, Lin Yu put the crushed garlic into clean water, gently rubbed it, then scooped it out and drained the water.

The purpose of this is to ensure that the minced garlic is thoroughly fried in hot oil, guaranteeing a caramelized and crispy flavor, while also preventing it from becoming burnt and bitter.

"Sizzle!"

Once the oil temperature rises, Lin Yu adds the prepared minced garlic to the oil and stir-fries it continuously over medium heat.

As the minced garlic is heated in hot oil, it begins to darken in color and quickly develops a crispy, caramelized texture.

The air is filled with a strong garlic aroma, but beneath this rich and enticing scent lies a gentle quality that whets the appetite.

Lin Yu smelled the garlic aroma in the air and found it incredibly tempting, almost irresistible.

The sounds of swallowing and the resentful glances from those around them were the best proof.

Some students even became completely absorbed, their noses twitching uncontrollably as they took deep breaths, inhaling the rich garlic aroma in the air with rapt attention, and becoming lost in a state of bliss.

I don't know how much time passed, but when I finally snapped out of my daze and looked down, I realized that the steak in my hand was completely burnt...

Lin Yu continued to stir-fry the minced garlic over medium heat.

As the large amount of minced garlic in the pot gradually turned into a deep dark gold color while being constantly stir-fried, and even the hot oil turned into a clear light gold color, Lin Yu brought over a large bowl of eggplant that had been prepared in advance and poured it into the pot.

The eggplant had already been peeled and cut into thin strips.

In addition, Lin Yu chose an eggplant variety that is soft, tender, and crumbly.

This allows the eggplant to absorb the rich aroma of the spice oil and garlic to the maximum extent.

As the heat continues to be applied, the water in the eggplant begins to seep out, and its surface turns a visible golden yellow.

As the eggplant's color deepened rapidly under the heat of the oil, taking on a dark brown hue, Lin Yu picked up the bottle of whiskey.

Just like the filet mignon before, the moment the wine was poured in, a raging flame shot up from the pot, almost reaching higher than a person.

But the next moment, Lin Yu, holding the pot lid, swiftly covered it, sealing the raging flames inside the pot.

After doing all this, Lin Yu lowered the firepower.

Next, all you need to do is wait for the eggplant to become completely soft and flavorful, and a fragrant and smooth side dish to go with rice is ready.

Lin Yu breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the edge of the stove, at a soup pot that had been lit and simmering since the beginning and then left unattended.

Lifting the lid, a delicate and refreshing aroma, like a nimble little snake, burrowed straight into Lin Yu's nostrils.

Smelling the delicate aroma and looking at the clear broth in the pot, Lin Yu nodded in satisfaction. Then he picked up the pot and filtered out all the solids.

Shiitake mushrooms, tea tree mushrooms, bamboo shoots, radishes, winter melon, kelp, lotus root...

Although they are all vegetarian, they all contain ingredients with a delicate and refreshing flavor.

A pot of vegetarian broth, carefully simmered in this way, has a delicious aroma that is absolutely comparable to meat broth. In fact, the unique fresh fragrance of vegetarian broth gives those who smell it a sense of "elegance".

Remove the shiitake mushrooms and bamboo shoots from the water and rinse them thoroughly with ice water.

While removing surface impurities, ice water also causes the food to shrink slightly, resulting in a better texture when chewed.

The remaining broth was carefully filtered to remove impurities and residue, and the broth immediately became clear and transparent.

The light poured down from above, seemingly able to penetrate the soup and illuminate the very bottom of the pot.

Lin Yu gently stirred the broth, and as its delicate aroma wafted out, the reflection of the lamp on the surface of the broth shattered into countless mesmerizing fragments of gold and light, sparkling like stars, a breathtaking sight.

Lin Yu took out a piece of high-quality seaweed that he had prepared beforehand and roasted it over the lowest heat in a pot without oil or water.

The seaweed begins to lighten in color, releases a fresh and fragrant aroma, and becomes more glossy.

The seaweed was roasted until it was dry, fragrant, and crispy. Lin Yu just gently squeezed it, and the seaweed crumbled into powder like a soda cracker.

Smelling the fresh and delicate aroma, Lin Yu added the roasted seaweed to the vegetarian broth, instantly adding a different flavor to the soup and making it more layered.

"We need to speed things up."

Lin Yu took out his phone and glanced at the time, then looked at Erina's progress, took a deep breath, and silently quickened his pace.

Crack the eggs into a bowl, whisk them quickly, skim off the foam on the surface, and then gently and slowly pour them into the broth.

This step may seem simple, but the technique is actually very crucial.

The technique should be gentle and slow.

The movements should be smooth and efficient.

Only in this way, when the egg liquid falls into the broth and solidifies upon heating, will it form wide and thin egg flowers.

The pale yellow egg flowers float gently in the soup, layer upon layer, just like real flowers.

The resulting egg drop soup has a light and soft texture; drinking it feels like holding a white cloud in your mouth.

Finally, add a pinch of salt to further enhance the umami flavor of the various ingredients that have melted into the broth, creating a solid savory base for this soup.

Arrange thinly sliced ​​shiitake mushrooms and bamboo shoots side by side in a bowl, then pour over a broth mixed with seaweed flakes and egg drop.

This simple yet incredibly delicious seaweed and egg drop soup is now ready!

Cloud-like egg flowers float in the clear, bright broth, while bits of seaweed drift in the soup, complementing the golden egg flowers and creating a refreshing and fragrant elegant soup.

Having finished his work, Lin Yu breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Yu twisted his stiff neck and stretched his sore arms, cheering himself on in his heart.

"Just one last step!"

"bring it on!"

On the other side, Erina Nakiri was also intently watching the ribeye steak wrapped in foil inside the oven.

"It'll be soon, very soon..."

""

"It'll be ready soon!"

Erina Kiri's face showed great anxiety, with beads of sweat running down her cheeks and her golden hair sticking to her face, making her look somewhat disheveled.

But at this moment, Erina Nakiri had no time to wipe her sweat. She stared intently at the oven, sometimes biting her lip nervously, sometimes muttering something to herself.

"Don't rush, don't rush..."

'

"Damn it! Hurry up!"

"I'm not going to lose to that guy!"

Just as Erina Kiri's anxiety was about to reach its peak.

"Ding!"

The oven gave a crisp ringing sound.

This is a sign that the dish is ready!

The voice was like a heavenly melody, instantly calming Erina Nakiri's anxious mood and making her relax completely.

Erina Nakiri breathed a sigh of relief and took the baking tray out of the oven.

The scalding heat hit Erina Nakiri's face, but she ignored it and, enduring the heat, unwrapped the foil from the steak.

In an instant, the rich aroma of fat struck her like a powerful punch.

A powerful fragrance wafted directly at her face, the intense impact causing her to instinctively take two steps back, almost falling to the ground.

Following the rich, mellow, and impactful fatty aroma is a complex fragrance composed of dozens of spices.

Countless spices blend together, their complex aromas layered and intertwined, like countless threads arranged in a mysterious order, weaving together a magical web of fragrance.

Erina Kiri, who was standing right next to her, seemed to have a hallucination. She felt as if she really saw a giant net woven from fragrance flying towards her from all directions.

Erina Nakiri was so enticed by the fragrance that she froze in place, unable to move an inch, and could only watch helplessly as the fragrant net enveloped her.

She tried to struggle, but the net woven from fragrance was very domineering; the more she struggled, the tighter the net became.

In the end, she resigned herself to her fate and gave up resisting, allowing herself to be completely captured by this fragrant net...

"marvelous!"

"This is truly a dish that deserves the word 'exquisite'!"

"This aroma... is simply perfect!"

"As expected of my creation!"

Erina Nakiri snapped out of her daze, a flamboyant and charming smile spreading across her face, but a fervent fire raged in her eyes.

Erina Nakiri took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

"Well done! Erina..."

'

"Alright, all the side dishes are ready now. We just need to wait for the meat to rest for a little while."

"In just two minutes, my ribeye steak can be transformed and elevated to its most perfect state."

"Just two more minutes and I can beat that annoying jerk!"

As she finished speaking, Lin Yu's image uncontrollably appeared in Erina Kiri's mind.

Erina Nakiri took several deep breaths, trying to calm herself down.

But no matter how hard Erina tried, Lin Yu's image kept lingering in her mind, and even became clearer.

For some reason, a strange unease suddenly rose in Erina's heart.

"I wonder how that guy's progress is?"

"However, it's probably not as good as mine..."

""

Just as Erina Kiri was about to turn around to see how far Lin Yu's cooking had progressed, a crisp sound rang out behind her.

Lin Yu pressed the bell, and with its crisp ring, he loudly announced in a voice that could be heard throughout the entire kitchen, "Steak Set Meal!"

"Fifty portions!"

"Finish!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Erina Nakiri trembled and froze in place, unable to turn around.

"What?!"

Erina Nakiri trembled slightly, almost unable to believe her ears.

It wasn't just Erina Kiri who was stunned into silence.

In fact, when Lin Yu announced that the task was complete, it immediately caused a huge uproar.

"What? What is he saying?"

"Someone come and tell me I misheard, I must have misheard!"

"Idiot, you heard me right! He said all fifty steak sets are ready!"

"Are you kidding me?!"

"Damn it! How can someone be so fast? I've only finished my seventeenth order!"

"No! I have to speed things up!"

"I don't want to be eliminated! I don't want to drop out of school!"

"Move aside! I need to get my rice, let me go first!"

"Hey! Why are you cutting in line?!"

"Yeah, you bastard, get to the back of the line and get in line!"

"How dare you say that to me? It's all your fault for dawdling and wasting other people's time."

"I'm telling you, tonight's assignment only has an hour allotted. You wasted my time and are now trying to get me expelled! I'm not finished with you!"

"Who cares about you? Your time is time, but other people's time isn't?"

"Exactly, we don't want to be left behind either! Who wants to drop out of school?"

"I'll say it again, you get to the back of the line, or don't blame me for being rude!"

"Damn it! It's too late!"

"It's impossible to finish! There's simply no way to finish it all!"

"There are still thirty left, what should I do?!"

"You're lucky, you've already made twenty servings, I've only made fifteen!"

"I've been busy all day, and my arms are sore and painful that I can't even lift them."

"How could anyone possibly prepare fifty steak sets in an hour under these conditions?"

"I'm so tired...and so sleepy..."

'

I want to sleep too...

""

"How can I finish in an hour? Is my journey to the far moon really coming to an end?"

'

"Waaaaah"

"hateful!"

"This residential training camp is clearly hell! It's the ultimate purgatory!"

The kitchen was instantly filled with chaos and all sorts of bizarre scenes.

Some people expressed disbelief.

Some people let out painful cries of agony.

Some people complained that the topic was too difficult and obviously unreasonable.

Some people let out a desperate howl to the sky.

Some people panicked and made a mistake, burning their steaks, and are now desperately trying to fix it.

Although some people are anxious inside, their emotions and rhythm are not out of control; they just silently speed up their movements.

Some people even clashed over supplies, disliking each other and getting so angry that they didn't even care about the pots and pans, and started hurling insults at each other.

A large number of students, feeling discouraged, simply gave up and started to give up entirely.

It was originally just a private duel between Lin Yu and Kirie Erina.

Who would have thought that Lin Yu's actions, which were completed ahead of schedule, almost caused a kitchen chaos, but fortunately, no safety accident occurred.

It can only be said that the students had been busy all day, were tired and hungry, and were already in a state of mental exhaustion.

In addition, tonight's topic was too sudden, with tight schedule and heavy workload, which put the tired students under high pressure, like a balloon that was about to burst!

Lin Yu's actions were merely the last straw that broke the camel's back!